Top 10 Camping Places to Go in Nevada

Camping Gems - Places to Go in Nevada Lake Tahoe This gorgeous lake has views to spare and a backyard that's made for playing in. Whether you want to go mountain biking and horseback riding in the Sierras, golfing with mountain scenery, or fishing and boating, you'll find it at Lake Tahoe. In the winter and early spring, you'll find great skiing and snowboarding at Alpine Meadows, Diamond Peak, Homewood, Mt. Rose, Northstar, Squaw Valley, and Sugar Bowl. Virginia City During the mining boom of the 1800s, Virginia City became the most important settlement between Denver and San Francisco. Today at Virginia City you'll step into a living history museum, where grubby miners still walk the streets. Tour the historic buildings, learn about the famous Comstock Lode, and explore the fascinating museums. Great Basin National Park The high, dry country of the Intermountain West is a special place -- a place filled with dramatic scenery, wildlife, and rugged beauty.  Set near Nevada's border with Utah, Great Basin contains the swatch of land surrounding Wheeler Peak (a 13,063-foot landmark).  You'll enjoy hiking the Bristlecone Pine Trail to Nevada's only glacier. Las Vegas Whether you're looking to stroll the casino floor, catch a show at the Venetian, or see the wild burros at the Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas can fit the bill. Vegas is most famous for its casinos, nightlife, and shows, but it also has a lot to offer the outdoor lover.  You can make day trips to Lake Mead and Hoover Dam. Lake Mead National Recreation Area This huge lakes cater to boaters, swimmers, sunbathers, and fishermen while its desert rewards hikers, wildlife photographers, and roadside sightseers. It is also home to thousands of desert plants and animals, adapted to survive in an extreme place where rain is scarce and temperatures soar. Don't miss largemouth bass fishing on Lake Mead and Lake Mojave. Ruby Mountains Named after the red garnet stones that are found here, the Ruby Mountains are 100 miles long and often less than 10 miles wide.  You can take a hike to one of the seven miles of lake basins near Lamoille Canyon or head to Furlong Lake, Overland Lake, or Ruby Dome, a 11,387-foot wonder.  As you go, be sure to watch for mule deer, mountain goats, and bighorn sheep, as well as Himalayan snow cocks and Hungarian partridges.  Hoover Dam Take a tour of a great American monument.  The graceful, art deco-style dam was built in 1935, and a tour is a fun family activity.  By holding back the Colorado River, the dam creates Lake Mead, a boating and fishing hot spot that's a great place for a picnic lunch. Carson City Historic Carson City gives you a true taste of the Old West.  Visit the Carson City Mint building where coins were minted from 1870 to 1893, see a Columbian mammoth, study Native American culture, and explore Nevada's geologic history. Don't miss a visit to the Nevada State Museum, the Governor's Mansion, or the Nevada State Railroad Museum. Laughlin For a romantic getaway, head to Laughlin, set on the Colorado River in the scenic desert of southern Nevada.  The river and Lake Mojave offer terrific fishing and water sports, and you'll find excellent golfing, hiking, and boating nearby.  A fun day trip includes a visit to the Old West ghost towns Chloride and Oatman. Anaho Island National Wildlife Refuge Anaho Island National Wildlife Refuge is located near the eastern shoreline of Pyramid Lake in Washoe County. The refuge was established by President Woodrow Wilson in 1913 as a sanctuary for colonial nesting birds, primarily American white pelicans. Today it's a bird-watching hotspot.